Rogers Sportsnet and the UFC announced that the parties have agreed to a four year television deal in Canada. UFC programming will be featured on the Canadian channel. Via Sportsnet: Sportsnet, the live-event high-definition leader in Canada, will have a consistent schedule of UFC programming including preliminary fights of UFC Pay-Per-View events and UFC Fight […]
Bellator prematurely reveals results of Saturday’s fights
Fight Opinion’s Zach Arnold reports that the Bellator public relations staff sent word of the results of Bellator’s fights Saturday night prior to its airing on the West Coast. It was the organization’s season premiere and its debut on MTV2. Via Fight Opinion: Both the Bellator & Strikeforce telecasts aired on tape delay for the […]
Tecate plans biggest boxing promotion for Pacquiao-Mosley
Sports Business Journal reports that perennial, beer sponsor Tecate plans to have its biggest promotion for the May 7th Manny Pacquiao v. Shane Mosley fight. Via Sports Business Journal (subscription required): Tecate will produce about 100,000 cases — or more than 1 million of the 24-ounce cans — for distribution in participating stores in the […]
TapouT sponsors race car at Nascar’s Nationwide series
MMA clothing brand TapouT unveiled its sponsored race car at NASCAR’s Nationwide Series on Saturday. The TapouT Chevrolet placed 12th in its first ever race. Via MMA Junkie: In February, MMA clothing manufacturer TapouT announced it was branching out from its core audience with a multi-year partnership with racing team Kevin Harvick Inc. “I expect […]
UFC on Versus 3: gate, ratings and payout
The numbers for UFC on Versus 3 are in and the biggest surprise is the generous bonus Dana White awarded Diego Sanchez and Martin Kampmann. Gate In its first time in the state of Kentucky, the UFC drew 8,319 for a live gate of $471,450. The UFC announced this at the post-fight press conference according to MMA Junkie. Ratings Ratings for […]